Höfn weather in August (South Iceland, Iceland)

What does the weather outlook for Höfn look like in August? This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.

Temperatures

In August, Höfn tends to experience moderate temperatures and high rainfall. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 12°C. After dark they usually decrease to around 8°C.

Precipitation

Höfn in August usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 152 mm for the month. Historically, approximately 16 days this month are expected to have rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 130 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures generally stand out with the best circumstances. While tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Höfn climate page with graphs.

 

Höfn, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 8°C  

Max Temperature 12°C  

Chance of Rain 52%  

Precipitation 152 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Sunshine 130 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Iceland in August

Find out more about the weather in Iceland and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

5/10

Interested in more climate information?

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